illiterately

adverb

Meaning

In a way that shows a lack of knowledge about reading and writing, or in a way that is uneducated or uncultured.

Examples

She expressed her opinions illiterately, making many grammatical errors.
The character in the novel spoke illiterately, reflecting his poor background.

Synonyms: uneducatedly, ignorantly, unletteredly

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illiterately

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪtərətlɪ/

Definition

In a way that shows a lack of knowledge about reading and writing, or in a way that is uneducated or uncultured.

Examples

She expressed her opinions illiterately, making many grammatical errors.
The character in the novel spoke illiterately, reflecting his poor background.
He signed his name illiterately, as he had never learned to write.

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